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magnesium

/ˈmæɡniʒiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does magnesium mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12, the eighth most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It is a silvery-white, alkaline earth metal.

Example

"The magnesium in the fireworks exploded in a brilliant display of color."

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